Granite Mountain Trail #165
The Granite Mountain Trail is accessible from the east end of the trail at the Granite Mountain Trailhead, located off Goose Lake Road approximately 12.5 miles north of Highway 55. The trail begins with a bridge crossing, then makes its way through a large meadow before beginning to climb up towards Granite Mountain. This steep, rocky trail climbs just under 2,000’ in slightly more than two and a half miles, ascending to a fire lookout at 8,480'. The high point provides panoramic views west into the Little Salmon River drainage and east to Idaho's expansive central mountains. A spur trail just over 1/2 mile from the east trailhead provides a leisurely side trip to Twin Lakes. The Granite Mountain Trail is designated non-motorized.
The west side of the trail, between Forest Road 294 and Granite Mountain Lookout, is difficult to follow.
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Getting There
Directions
Granite Mountain Trailhead (Goose Lake Road/Forest Road #257)
Take Highway 55 five miles north from McCall to Goose Lake Road/Forest Road #257. Turn right and proceed 12.5 miles, traveling past Grouse Campground, to the Twin Lakes Trailhead on the west side of the road. The trailhead is approximately one mile beyond the north end of Goose Lake and is marked by a kiosk containing information about the Granite Mountain Trail. There is ample room for parking, including room for stock trailers.
West Trailhead (Brown Creek Road/Forest Road #294)
Travel north from New Meadows four miles on Highway 95 to Brown Creek Road (FS 294). Turn right and proceed 10.5 miles. There are several branching roads. Watch for the trailhead on the east side of the road. The trail is challenging to locate on this side of mountain.
